Alumni Update: Dory
Dory is living an amazing life. Her and Betsy’s favorite thing to do is trail riding, but they also enjoy light arena work.
Angel Gains Her Wings
We are saddened to share that alumna Angel has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Angel was in her mid-30s when she found her way to her adoptive home, where she spent her final years surrounded by love, friendship, and a family who cherished her exactly as she was. Her…
Happily Ever After for Rella, Jefa, TeSelle, and Emery
The story of the four minis — Rella, Jefa, TeSelle, and Emery — is really like a modern day fairy tale. The quartet were rescued from a sad situation back in January, and spent the first part of the year with us, receiving long overdue medical care and learning how to…
June Volunteer of the Month: Ann Marie Raab
Congratulations to our June Volunteer of the Month, Ann Marie Raab! Since she began volunteering at SAFE in 2023, Ann Marie has been reliable, knowledgeable and meticulous about her work—a tremendous asset to all the AM chores crews who have had the privilege of…
Alumni Update: Ciara and Inula
Ciara and Inula are both doing well, living a nice life with their pasture mate, CJ, and adopter, Eric. Patience is required to halter Inula for trimming or vet check-ups, but Eric wins her over with his gentle ways. He loves all his animals and knows them as…
Wednesday Wears a Saddle
Wednesday’s first saddling at SAFE was a mellow affair. Wednesday herself is a pretty mellow gal, so it was perhaps not too big of a surprise, but still a very pleasant reality for us. We will continue to work Wednesday on the ground to prepare her for her first…
Alumni Update: Moshi (Moxie)
Moxie is now about 9 years old and doing fantastic. She continues to flourish and has really gotten into a groove in Alabama. She is very vocal, greeting everyone coming into the barn with a whinny and letting the other horses know she HAS MOXIE! Elle has started…
Brownie is Adopted!
Sweet news: Brownie has found a home! Tom came to SAFE looking for a horse he could grow and learn alongside, and met Brownie, who fit his bill to a T. The two hit it off, with Tom visiting the handsome pinto several times so they could really get a feel for one…
Theo, Thrower of Shoes
Out in the tall grass, Theo casts off a shoe like a wish, its whereabouts known only to him and the earth that swallows that iron circle whole. It will surface again when it is ready, when the stars align and the planet is tipped on its axis just so. Maybe Theo’s…
Tiva is Adopted!
We met Tiva in early 2022. She was originally living as a feral horse out on the Yakama Reservation, and had been picked up at auction with a filly on her side. She’d found herself under the care of a woman who had initially planned to gentle her, but found Tiva to be…
Alumni Update: George
George is generally enjoying a quiet life as a pasture pet and occasional trail horse. He has a miniature horse and a miniature donkey for friends, and he is sweet to them. He occasionally has a cow as a roommate, and he is nice to cows also. Ana has a 1‑mile loop…
Alumni Update: Oreo (Po)
Samantha, Oreo’s (now Po) adopter sent us a quick update and some very adorable pictures. Po is doing great! We adore him and he and our other mini, Ladigo, are inseparable!
Deloitte Makes an Impact at SAFE
SAFE is so honored and thankful to have welcomed Deloitte back for the third time as the lucky recipient of their annual Impact Day on June 3. Last Friday, twenty-three Deloitte employees came to SAFE’s new home and worked on projects like pressure washing the barn…
Alumni Update: Pepper
Alumni team member Candi provided this update from her recent visit with Pepper and Liz. Pepper is truly living her best life with Liz and this alumni visit could not have been more heartwarming! From the moment you arrive, it’s clear Pepper hit the jackpot. Liz’s…
